Live at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center

Tony Succar y su Grupo Mixtura

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On his debut recording El color del tambor more than 3 years ago, I wondered if this talented musician would stick to the contemporary pop sound or expand his scope. After pressing play and then stopping it to see if I grabbed the wrong recording, my face lit up with excitement as I realized Mr. Succar just gave me a left uppercut.

One thing is to debut with a pop record, but it's another to follow it up with a Live Latin Jazz extravaganza. Tony and his band Mixtura deconstruct and reconstruct Herbie Hancock's "Eye of the Hurricane," where the rhythm section is so tight, you'll be able to pick up a cherry by the stem with your butt cheeks.

"Adam's Apple" by Wayne Shorter gets an extensive rework going from an Andean sound to a Cuban descarga all the while Agustín Conti's bass playing is magnificent.

Thelonious Monk's "Bemsha Swing" gets a more salsafied treatment, making it a great track for dancers.

Three originals by Tony close out the set with the same energy and creativity, especially "Pa' Oyichan" where the young musician showcases his maraca skills. Impressive!

Tony Succar has taken a chance by releasing a live set as his second offering but only the great ones make these types of bold moves. Here's an artist that needs our attention and support. A must indeed!

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